Sale 108: The Westpex Sale

Lot 729    

Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 25c orange, Mexico, district name only, block of 50, full o.g., rich color, central vertical separation crease and thin affecting a few stamps, otherwise Very Fine, these were used to exchange for the demonetized Eagles at the beginning of the issue, only 7,227 were issued, likely the largest multiple, ex-Dormer (1977 Champion of Champions exhibit).
Scott Nos. 29    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $425

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Lot 730    

Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 25c orange, Yguala, cons 30-1866, tied on piece by oval Yguala cancel (Schatzkes 1845), ample to large margins, light pre-use crease, otherwise Very Fine, very scarce (NF $600).
Scott Nos. 29    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $220

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Lot 731    

Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 50c green, Jalapa, in combination with 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 7c gray lilac + 25c orange, Jalapa, all cons 51-1866, sub 46-1866, on piece tied by Perote boxed date stamp cancel (Schatzkes 633), Very Fine, the 50c is likely unique as NF lists is but with no price, an extraordinary combination from a very small town.
Scott Nos. 30+26+28    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $800

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Lot 732 o   

Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 50c green, Mexico, with district name only, Mexico circular date stamp cancels, clear to ample margins, F.-V.F., these stamps where issued in exchange for Eagle issues, with only 53 sent (NF $1,000); with 2016 M.E.P.S.I. certificate.
Scott Nos. 30    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $475

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Lot 733 o   

Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 50c green, Orizava, cons 62-1866, horizontal pair, neat oval Orizava cancel (Schatzkes 1094), mostly large margins, rich color, Very Fine and choice, a scarce multiple.
Scott Nos. 30    Estimate $200 - 300.

Realized: $160

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Lot 734    

Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (litho), 50c green, Zapotlan, cons 41-1866 sub 18, Zapotlan oval handstamp (Schatzkes 442), large margins, Very Fine and choice, rare and unpriced in Follansbee, accompanied by fine mint example.
Scott Nos. 30    Estimate $250 - 350.

Realized: $190

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Lot 735    

Mexico, 1866, Emperor Maximilian (engraved), 13c blue, printed on both sides, without district overprint, o.g., never hinged, ample to large margins, Very Fine, a rare variety, especially so in never hinged condition; with 2016 M.E.P.S.I. certificate. Scott Nos. 32 var.
Follansbee Nos. 53A-DB; $950    Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $450

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